1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (Scott 449), joint line single with coil leader, o.g., never hinged, fresh and bright, the line at bottom where the leader paper is attached to the gum, Very Good to Fine, the perfect addition to your next exhibit, an exceedingly rare item, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott $5,500 as normal. (Image)

Estimate $2,000-2,500

1915, 2¢ red, type I, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (Scott 449), o.g., very lightly hinged, crisply printed with razor-sharp detail; paper fresh with all perforations sound; pressed horizontal crease, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, with 2005 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott $2,500. (Image)

Estimate $1,200-1,500

1916, 2¢ carmine, type III, S.L. watermark, vertical rotary press coil (Scott 450), o.g., never hinged, a magnificent single with superlative color, detail, freshness and centering, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stamp that has it all, just three stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2021 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
SMQ XF-SUP 95; $450. (Image)

Estimate $400-500

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 453), pair, o.g., hinged, with glowing color and razor-sharp detail; fresh with superior centering and sound perforations; natural gum skip (not noted on accompanying certificate) mentioned strictly for accuracy, Extremely Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $425.
Scott $300. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1915, 2¢ red, type II, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 454), pair, o.g., never hinged, an astounding pair with enticing color, sharp detail, and near-perfect (if slightly tight) centering, Extremely Fine.
Scott $360. (Image)

Estimate $250-350

1915, 2¢ carmine, type III, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 455), joint line pair, o.g., never hinged, with flawless impression yielding crisp, sharp detail in strong color; superior centering and sound, Extremely Fine, with 2020 P.F. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $225.
Scott $105. (Image)

Estimate $200-300

1916, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 456), joint line pair, o.g., never hinged, a magnificent example with clean color, sharp detail, and lily-white paper sporting solid margins all around, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a difficult stamp to find well-centered and never hinged—especially as a multiple, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $2,600. (Image)

Estimate $2,500-3,500

1916, 3¢ violet, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 456), pair, o.g., hinge remnant, in clean color with crisp lines, nicely centered on lily-white paper, Very Fine, with 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott $550. (Image)

Estimate $350-500

1916, 5¢ blue, S.L. watermark, horizontal rotary press coil (Scott 458), joint line pair, o.g., previously hinged, a stellar item with impeccable centering, proof-like impression, and full, deep color, an Extremely Fine jumbo, SMQ prices a 95 at $325, with 2020 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90J.
SMQ XF 90J; $225 as a "90".
Scott $160. (Image)

Estimate $300-400